autofluorescence and drugs

From: Bryant, Jenny (NSW) (JBryant@arcbs.redcross.org.au)
Date: Fri Aug 11 2000 - 01:34:47 EST


Hello to all,

I have just tested a patient on antiretroviral therapy whose cells
fluoresced to the extent that compensation was impossible.   This has
prompted 2 questions,

1.	Does anyone know of a list of drugs (prescribed or "recreational")
which cause this phenomenon?

2.	How do you deal with these patients? Do you lyse and wash before
staining?  If so, how would this effect your results?

Thanks

Jenny

Jenny Bryant
Flow Cytometry
Australian Red Cross Blood Service - NSW/ACT
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